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Did heterotrophic prokaryotes evolve before autotrophic prokaryotes?
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Archaea were thought to be the most primitive group. However studies of rRNA indicate that an universal ancestor split into 3 lineages. That split led to the Archaea, the bacteria and the Eukaryotes.
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∙ 11y agoThey could not have since heterotrophs need to survive on food from other organisms usually autotrophs.
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How do prokaryotes obtain energy?
The prokaryotes obtain their energy from organic matter and inorganic compounds. Prokaryotic cells include bacteria that can decompose dead organic matter, which they then use as a source of energy.Yes, it does have to do withheterotrophsand autotrophs, read the following:Living organismsrequire organic compounds for food. Organic refers to molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen. Examples of organic nutrients are carbohydrates (sugars, starches), lipids, and proteins.Autotrophs are organisms that make their ownorganic food. Heterotrophs consume food that is already present in the environment. For example, plants are autotrophs because they make their own food by photosynthesis. Animals are heterotrophs because they obtain their food by eating it.Autotrophic ProkaryotesThere are two kinds of Autotrophic prokaryotes. Those that make organic food using energy from sunlight are photosynthetic. Autotrophs that make organic food using energy from inorganic chemicals are chemosynthetic.Photosynthetic ProkaryotesThe first photosynthetic prokaryotes to evolve did not produce oxygen.Cyanobacteria evolved later with the same kinds of chlorophyll found in plants. During photosynthesis, water (H2O) molecules are split and O2 molecules are released. The balanced equation is below.Energy + CO2 (carbon dioxide) + H2O becomes C6H12O6 (glucose) + O2The green sulfur bacteria and purple sulfur bacteria do not split water during photosynthesis. Instead, they split H2S; oxygen is therefore not released.Photosynthetic prokaryotes have extensions of the plasma membrane called thylakoids. Many of the molecules needed in the reactions of photosynthesis are found within the thylakoid membrane.Chemosynthetic ProkaryotesChemosynthetic prokaryotes obtain energy to make their organic food by oxidizing high-energy inorganic compounds (hydrogen gas, ammonia, nitrites, and sulfides) instead of consuming organic nutrients or using sunlight.Many chemosynthetic prokaryotes are anaerobic; they are often found deep in the sediments of lakes and swamps.Chemosynthetic prokaryotes form the basis of the food chain for some communities 2.5 km beneath the sea. Energy for these communities comes from hydrothermal (volcanic) vents. The hot water pouring out of these vents contains high concentrations of inorganic minerals such as sulfides that can be used as an energy source by the prokaryotes..Heterotrophic ProkaryotesHeterotrophic prokaryotes feed on organic matter by secreting enzymes and absorbing the digested material.Most heterotrophic prokaryotes are aerobic.FeedingThree types of heterotrophs are described below. Each category is determined by the feeding mode.Saprotrophic organisms are decomposers. They play a critical role in recycling (releasing) nutrients that are tied up in the bodies of dead organisms. Most heterotrophic prokaryotes fall into this category.Parasites are organisms that live in close association with another species and one species benefits at the expense of the other. Usually, the smaller species resides within a larger species and derives its food from the larger organism. Normally, the larger organism is not killed.Mutualistic organisms are those that live in close association with another species and both species benefit as a result of the association. For example, some nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in nodules on the roots of plants. They convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to a form that is usable by plants. Plants provide the bacteria with carbohydrates
Does an individual a population or a species evolve?
Populations evolve.
Why is it necessary for organisms to evolve?
If they do not evolve, they may eventually die out.
What process do prokaryotes exchange genetic information?
Prokaryotes have additional ways to evolve their genomes besides relying on relatively infrequent mutations. Through genetic recombination, individual prokaryotic cells can share DNA with other individual cells, not necessarily belonging to the same species.They can also exchange genetic material by transformation, transduction, and conjugation.In conjugation, plasmid DNA is transferred from cell to cell using something called a sex pilus. In transformation cells pick up DNA from their environment. Lastly, transduction is the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another using a virus.
What is the noun form of evolve?
The noun forms for the verb to evolve are evolver, evolution, evolvement, and the gerund, evolving.
What did eukaryotes most evolve from?
Eukaryotes most likely evolved from prokaryotes.
Where did eukaryote most likely evolve from?
Prokaryotes
Does your Eevee have to evolve before you breed?
No, Eevee does not have to evolve to breed.
When will machoke evolve into machamp?
You first have to trade it before it can evolve into machamp
Why doesn't bacteria have their DNA encased in a nuclear envelope?
They are prokaryotes so did not evolve in the same way as eukaryotes. Bacteria are "simpler" organisms but have a highly complicated structure of their own
Did lungs evolve before hair?
no
Can a tenticool evolve at level 60?
Yes, but it cannot evolve into a Tentacruel before level 30.
Did gymnosperms evolve before angiosperms?
No.
Did primates evolve before dinosaurs became extinct?
no
What does every Pokemon evolve into?
a new stage of what they were before
What does a caterpillar evolve into before talking flight?
a butterfly
How do prokaryotes obtain energy?
The prokaryotes obtain their energy from organic matter and inorganic compounds. Prokaryotic cells include bacteria that can decompose dead organic matter, which they then use as a source of energy.Yes, it does have to do withheterotrophsand autotrophs, read the following:Living organismsrequire organic compounds for food. Organic refers to molecules that contain carbon and hydrogen. Examples of organic nutrients are carbohydrates (sugars, starches), lipids, and proteins.Autotrophs are organisms that make their ownorganic food. Heterotrophs consume food that is already present in the environment. For example, plants are autotrophs because they make their own food by photosynthesis. Animals are heterotrophs because they obtain their food by eating it.Autotrophic ProkaryotesThere are two kinds of Autotrophic prokaryotes. Those that make organic food using energy from sunlight are photosynthetic. Autotrophs that make organic food using energy from inorganic chemicals are chemosynthetic.Photosynthetic ProkaryotesThe first photosynthetic prokaryotes to evolve did not produce oxygen.Cyanobacteria evolved later with the same kinds of chlorophyll found in plants. During photosynthesis, water (H2O) molecules are split and O2 molecules are released. The balanced equation is below.Energy + CO2 (carbon dioxide) + H2O becomes C6H12O6 (glucose) + O2The green sulfur bacteria and purple sulfur bacteria do not split water during photosynthesis. Instead, they split H2S; oxygen is therefore not released.Photosynthetic prokaryotes have extensions of the plasma membrane called thylakoids. Many of the molecules needed in the reactions of photosynthesis are found within the thylakoid membrane.Chemosynthetic ProkaryotesChemosynthetic prokaryotes obtain energy to make their organic food by oxidizing high-energy inorganic compounds (hydrogen gas, ammonia, nitrites, and sulfides) instead of consuming organic nutrients or using sunlight.Many chemosynthetic prokaryotes are anaerobic; they are often found deep in the sediments of lakes and swamps.Chemosynthetic prokaryotes form the basis of the food chain for some communities 2.5 km beneath the sea. Energy for these communities comes from hydrothermal (volcanic) vents. The hot water pouring out of these vents contains high concentrations of inorganic minerals such as sulfides that can be used as an energy source by the prokaryotes..Heterotrophic ProkaryotesHeterotrophic prokaryotes feed on organic matter by secreting enzymes and absorbing the digested material.Most heterotrophic prokaryotes are aerobic.FeedingThree types of heterotrophs are described below. Each category is determined by the feeding mode.Saprotrophic organisms are decomposers. They play a critical role in recycling (releasing) nutrients that are tied up in the bodies of dead organisms. Most heterotrophic prokaryotes fall into this category.Parasites are organisms that live in close association with another species and one species benefits at the expense of the other. Usually, the smaller species resides within a larger species and derives its food from the larger organism. Normally, the larger organism is not killed.Mutualistic organisms are those that live in close association with another species and both species benefit as a result of the association. For example, some nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in nodules on the roots of plants. They convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to a form that is usable by plants. Plants provide the bacteria with carbohydrates
